Formulate but Do Not Solve the Problem

question 29

Essay

Formulate but do not solve the problem.
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The Coffee Shoppe sells a coffee blend made from two coffees, one costing $3.00/lb and the other costing $1.50/lb. If the blended coffee sells for $2.10/lb, find how much of each coffee is used to obtain the desired blend. (Assume the weight of the blended coffee is 100 lb.)

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